Separate Toolpaths
- sylvan356
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Separate Toolpaths
Is there a good way to separate related groups of tool paths that may or may not be used in a file? Up to now I have just been creating a duplicate tool path, renaming it --------- and then placing it as a divider. This works but there should be a more elegant way!
- Adrian
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Re: Separate Toolpaths
I only have toolpaths that are used in the file. If they're not used I delete them and load them from the relevant toolpath template if needed again in the future.
I find having toolpaths that aren't in use in the file leads to errors and annoyances with warning messages etc.
I find having toolpaths that aren't in use in the file leads to errors and annoyances with warning messages etc.
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Re: Separate Toolpaths
I group related toolpaths by using terms or abbreviations in the toolpath names. For example, the toolpath name includes a short description of the tool, whether it is a finishing or roughing toolpath, and/or a sequential number if the toolpaths need to be run in a certain order.
After calculating the toolpaths, I move them up or down the list to create the groups. Then it is easy to see what toolpaths I need to save as a group into a single file.
After calculating the toolpaths, I move them up or down the list to create the groups. Then it is easy to see what toolpaths I need to save as a group into a single file.
Bob Armbruster
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